Wood Charcoal Powder
Finely milled hardwood charcoal for cosmetics and agriculture
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Description
Milled to a fine, consistent particle size. Applications range from natural cosmetics and skincare formulations to soil amendment, livestock feed additives, and industrial filtration systems.
Specifications
- Fixed Carbon
- 70–75%
- Moisture
- < 8%
- Ash Content
- < 8%
- Origin
- Milled hardwood charcoal
- HS Code
- 44029090
Shipping & Delivery
- • Pan-India delivery via Shiprocket's multi-courier network.
- • Free delivery on orders above ₹999.
- • Typical dispatch within 24 business hours.
- • GST invoice auto-generated on confirmation.
- • Bulk/pallet shipping available — see Wholesale.
Key highlights
- 70–75% fixed carbon
- < 8% moisture
- < 8% ash content
- Mesh-graded fine particle size
- Indian hardwood — mango, acacia, neem, sheesham
- HSN 44029090 · GST 5%
- Made in Rajkot, Gujarat — pan-India shipping
Where it's used
The applications Wood Charcoal Powder is best suited for, and what to expect in each.
Cosmetic & skincare formulations
Mesh-graded particle size suits face masks, exfoliants and cleansers. Tested for heavy-metal limits before despatch.
Soil amendment & biochar
Mixed with compost and farmyard manure to improve soil aeration, nutrient retention and microbial activity in horticultural and farm soils.
Livestock feed additive
Small percentages mixed into poultry and cattle feed support gut health and reduce ammonia emissions in barns.
Industrial filtration media
Pre-filter stage in air, water and chemical processing where coarser charcoal powder traps particulates ahead of activated carbon.
Packaging & order quantities
Available pack formats from retail to export pallet. Custom retail-print packaging is available above 500 units.
| Pack size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1 kg bag | Single-use retail pack — home BBQ, single hookah session, sample |
| 5 kg bag | Retail bag — regular home use, small catering |
| 25 kg bag | Industrial sack — kilns, food stalls, formulators |
| 500 kg jumbo bag | Wholesale MOQ — distributors, exporters |
| 1 MT pallet (export) | Container loads — international export, OEM supply |
How to use wood charcoal powder
A simple step-by-step for first-time users — applies to typical home and small-commercial use.
- 1Confirm grade for your application
Cosmetic, food-grade and industrial grades have different mesh sizes and test certificates.
- 2Store sealed
Keep in a dry, sealed container away from solvents, fragrances and direct sunlight.
- 3Mix per formulation
Typical face-mask inclusion: 2–10%; toothpaste: 0.5–2%; soil amendment: 5–10% by volume.
- 4Test in small batch first
Activated charcoal interacts with some emulsifiers and pigments — always pilot before full production.
Storage & shelf life
Store sealed in a dry place, off concrete floors. Avoid direct sunlight and proximity to strong-smelling solvents or fragrances — charcoal adsorbs odours readily. Cosmetic and food-grade powder is shipped in sealed lined sacks. Once opened, transfer to airtight containers; 24 month shelf life unopened, 12 months opened.
Why wood for this?
Wood charcoal sits between bamboo and coconut on most performance metrics — moderate fixed carbon (70-78%), the longest practical burn time of the three for grilling, and the most familiar smoke and flavour profile for traditional cooking.
Compare all materials →Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wood Charcoal Powder. Don't see yours? Contact us or check the full FAQ.
How long does Wood Charcoal Powder last?
Burn time for Wood Charcoal Powder depends heavily on use case — see the product specifications above for fixed carbon and calorific value, both of which correlate directly with energy delivered per kilogram.
What is the fixed carbon and ash content?
Wood Charcoal Powder is produced to a fixed carbon of 70–75% with ash content of < 8% and moisture below 8%. Each lot is tested before despatch and a Certificate of Analysis is available on request for industrial and export buyers.
Is this charcoal food-safe?
This powder is intended for cosmetic and industrial applications. For food and ingestible use, ask our sales team for the food-grade variant with current heavy-metal test reports.
What is the minimum order for wholesale or bulk pricing?
Retail orders ship from any variant size shown above. Wholesale pricing (15% off list) starts at 500 kg cumulative across SKUs in a single shipment. Submit a wholesale enquiry via /wholesale/ to request a quote.
Do you ship pan-India? What about export?
Yes — pan-India delivery via Shiprocket's multi-courier network, free above ₹999. Typical metro delivery is 2–4 business days. For export, we ship FOB or CIF from Mundra, Pipavav and JNPT ports with all documentation (HSN 44029090, COA, MSDS, SGS on request).
How is it packaged?
Retail variants ship in laminated bags inside cartons. 25–50 kg sacks are PP-laminated; jumbo bags (500 kg) and pallets (1 MT) ship under shrink wrap. Custom-printed retail packaging is available for order quantities above 500 units — contact sales.
Is GST applicable, and what is the HSN code?
Yes — GST is applied at 5% under HSN 44029090 for charcoal at the despatch stage. CGST + SGST split for intra-state, IGST for inter-state. A GST 2.0 compliant tax invoice is auto-generated on order confirmation.
Why wood charcoal for this application?
Hardwood charcoal gives the longest practical burn for cooking and the most familiar smoke and flavour profile for traditional Indian and BBQ cuisine. It is the most cost-effective of our three materials for general grilling and tandoor use.
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